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• White Wine

  2023 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Auntsfield

  £1895

  The 2023 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from Auntsfield Estate is a vibrant and textured expression of Marlborough’s first and most historic vineyard. Established in 1892, Auntsfield carries the legacy of pioneering winemaking in the region, and today the Cowley family continues to craft wines that are deeply rooted in the estate’s unique terroir. Located in the Southern Valleys, the vineyard’s ancient Greywacke rock and Loess clay soils impart a distinctive minerality, texture, and intensity to the fruit, shaping wines with depth and character. Auntsfield’s approach to Sauvignon Blanc emphasises complexity and mouthfeel, producing wines that go beyond the typical Marlborough style.

  Pale straw in the glass, the 2023 Sauvignon Blanc bursts with lifted, pure aromas of fresh passionfruit, ripe citrus, and lime, enhanced by layers of lemongrass, dried herbs, papaya, and a touch of jalapeño for added aromatic intrigue. On the palate, the wine is both powerful and elegant, with ripe flavours of passionfruit juice and white peach seamlessly interwoven with citrus elements of lime zest and mandarin pith. There is remarkable concentration and weight, carried by a taut structure and mineral backbone that creates a lively, balanced tension. The result is a Sauvignon Blanc with not only expressive aromatics and bright fruit, but also a refined, textural finish that lingers.

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• White Wine

  2019 Single Vineyard Chardonnay, Auntsfield

  £2495

  The 2019 Single Vineyard Chardonnay from Auntsfield Estate is a commanding expression of Marlborough’s oldest winemaking heritage, carrying forward the legacy of the region’s first vineyard and winery, established in 1892. Today, the Cowley family honours this pioneering spirit by crafting exceptional wines from the estate’s unique soils, shaped by ancient Greywacke rock and Loess clay. Their unwavering commitment to expressing site and season results in wines of purity, texture, and unmistakable identity.

  This Chardonnay is crafted exclusively from hand-selected fruit grown on the Auntsfield Estate, where meticulous vineyard management and low yields ensure optimal ripeness and concentration. The 2019 vintage reveals a rich straw gold hue, hinting at the depth and complexity within. On the nose, a medley of ripe peaches, mandarin peel, and lemon tart is layered with elegant notes of brioche and crème brûlée, courtesy of careful French oak ageing. The palate follows with precision and power: luscious stone fruit, peach and dried apricot meld seamlessly with a subtle nutty character, evoking roasted hazelnuts. Structured yet refined, the wine offers a tight, linear profile underpinned by the vineyard’s hallmark minerality, culminating in a long, poised finish.

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• Red Wine

  2021 Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, Auntsfield

  £2850

  The 2021 Single Vineyard Pinot Noir from Auntsfield Estate is a striking testament to Marlborough’s oldest winemaking heritage, rooted in the region’s first vineyard and winery, established in 1892. Today, the Cowley family continues this legacy with precision and passion, cultivating grapes on the ancient Greywacke rock and Loess clay soils of their Southern Valleys estate. These soils impart a distinctive structure and minerality that define the character of Auntsfield’s wines, and nowhere is this more evident than in their Pinot Noir.

  In the glass, the 2021 Pinot Noir reveals a deep ruby hue, a prelude to its aromatic intensity and layered complexity. Fragrant notes of black cherry and ripe plum rise gracefully, lifted by dark red florals and enriched with hints of forest floor, dark chocolate, and subtle cigar box. The palate delivers an elegant yet powerful expression of the vintage, with concentrated berry and plum fruit unfolding across a plush, silky texture. Finely polished tannins provide structure and balance, carrying the wine through to a seamless, enduring finish.

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• White Wine

  2022 South Oaks Sauvignon Blanc, Auntsfield

  £2895

  The 2022 South Oaks Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc from Auntsfield Estate is a beautifully textured and refined expression of Marlborough’s Southern Valleys, showcasing both the region’s pioneering history and its continued innovation. Auntsfield proudly carries the legacy of Marlborough’s first vineyard and winery, established in 1892, and remains family-owned and operated with an unwavering commitment to site-expressive wines. Their Single Block collection represents the pinnacle of this philosophy, wines crafted from small, distinctive parcels that consistently produce fruit of exceptional character and depth.

  The South Oaks block, a mere two hectares nestled at the southernmost, elevated edge of the estate, lies beside a stand of old oak trees and is defined by its unique, free-draining soils of crushed Greywacke rock. This terroir lends a distinct mineral tension and linear structure to the wine, setting it apart from classic Marlborough styles.

  In the glass, the 2022 South Oaks Sauvignon Blanc is fragrant and evocative, offering layers of rock melon, mandarin peel, and lime leaf, intertwined with dry herbs, nougat, and a stony slate character. On the palate, it is taut, fresh, and impeccably balanced, combining dense fruit weight with vibrant acidity and a chalky minerality that drives the wine through to an elegant, sustained finish. The mouthfeel is seamless and intense, offering both power and finesse.

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• Red Wine

  2020 Hawk Hill Pinot Noir, Auntsfield

  £3600

  The 2020 Hawk Hill Pinot Noir from Auntsfield Estate is a masterful expression of place, purity, and pedigree, crafted from one of Marlborough’s oldest hillside Pinot Noir plantings. Auntsfield holds the distinction of being Marlborough’s first vineyard and winery, initially established in 1892. Today, the Cowley family carries on that pioneering spirit, producing wines that speak with authenticity and precision of their Southern Valleys terroir. The Hawk Hill block, a dramatic 4-hectare site perched on the estate’s steepest slopes, is so named for the Kahu, New Zealand’s native Harrier Hawks that soar above its thermals. This elevated, ancient site yields fruit of exceptional intensity and character, earning its place among the estate’s elite Single Block Reserve wines.

  In the glass, the 2020 Hawk Hill Pinot Noir nose is captivating, revealing a splendidly fruited and complex bouquet of black plum, dark cherry, and wild thyme that intertwine with hints of dark mushroom and toasted spice. The palate is nothing short of refined power, layered with concentrated dark berry fruit, silky tannins, and a luxurious texture that glides effortlessly. There’s both depth and elegance here, culminating in a persistent, poised finish that reflects the site’s unique hillside exposure and ancient soils.

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